> ## Documentation Index
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# Video streams URL editor

The **Video Stream URL Editor** assists in **structuring and configuring** the correct URL format for streaming media. It ensures compatibility with **entertainment and communication systems** by managing streaming server connections effectively.

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## **Preview**

* Displays the **complete URL** based on the **settings entered**.
* Updates dynamically as parameters are modified.

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## **Connection Information**

| **Field**          | **Description**                                                                    |
| ------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Server IP/Name** | Enter the **IP address** or **hostname** of the streaming server.                  |
| **Port Number**    | Define the **port used for broadcasting** (e.g., `554` for RTSP, `8080` for HTTP). |
| **Stream Path**    | Specify the **optional path** where the stream is hosted (e.g., `/live/stream1`).  |
| **Protocol**       | Choose the **streaming protocol** (RTSP, RTP, UDP, MMS, HTTP).                     |

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## **Credentials**

If the stream **requires authentication**, enter:

* **Username**
* **Password**

This ensures **secure access** to protected streams.

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## **Options**

| **Option**           | **Description**                                                                                                                                |
| -------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Ignore Audio**     | Prevents PADS4 from waiting for an **audio signal** if one **is not available**. Useful when a stream **reports an audio track but has none**. |
| **Query Parameters** | Add **custom query parameters** required by the stream.                                                                                        |

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### **Troubleshooting Tip**

If the **video stream does not display**, try **enabling "Ignore Audio"**. Some streams falsely report an audio signal, causing **playback delays or failures**.